The pelvis has a "hammock" or "sling" of muscles, located in the lower abdomen, that stretches across your pelvic floor. For women, the pelvic floor supports the uterus, bladder, bowel, rectum and urethra and maintains urinary and fecal continence. These muscles also have an important role in vaginal childbirth.
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